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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2274233

NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342

Financials

$1.2M$513K2023$2.4M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,418,818$2,539,252-$120,434$1,049,098$921,946$127,152
June 30, 2024990$1,230,481$512,574$717,907$855,994$11,422$844,572
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,220,244
of which government grants
$2,212,004
Membership dues
$3,185
Program service revenue
$172,790
Investment income
$25,784
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,466,990
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$111,135
Other salaries and wages
$413,356
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$694,533
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$16,991
Program services (functional)
$2,355,920
Management and general (functional)
$183,332

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$855,994
Total assets, end of year
$1,049,098
Total liabilities, end of year
$921,946
Net assets, end of year
$127,152
Net assets without donor restrictions
$127,151
Gross receipts
$2,418,818
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
KY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John J MorganCEO
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$111,135
Aaron JeffriesBoard Chairman
Officer
0$0
Pete HildrethMAFWA Board member seat
Officer
0$0
Michael LipfordNEAFWA Board member seat
Officer
0$0
Brad LovelessWAFWA Board member seat
Officer
0$0
Billy DukesSEAFWA Board member seat
Officer
0$0
Rob CookOutside Industry Development Board member seat (Bamert Seed)
Officer
0$0
James CumminsOutside Partnership Board member seat (Crockett Club)
Officer
0$0
Kaitlynn GloverOutside Industry Dev Board member seat
Officer
0$0
Jay StineOutside Partnership Board member seat (Park Cities Quail)
Officer
0$0
Lucus CookseyExperienced Conservation Board member (Proj Dir Texas A&M Natr Resc Instit)
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Aaron P JeffriesNBGIF Chair/Deputy Dir MO Dept Conservation
Officer
0$0
Pete HildrethNBGIF MAFWA Seat/Iowa Dept of Natural Resources
Officer
0$0
Michael LipfordNBGIF NEAFWA seat/Director VA Division of Wildlife Resources
Officer
0$0
Brad LovelessNBGIF WAFWA Seat/Sect KS Dept Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism
Officer
0$0
Billy DukesNBGIF SEAFWA seat/Chief SC Dept Natural Resources
Officer
0$0
Rob CookNBGIF Experienced Outdoor-Ag Industry seat/Dir Busn Dev Bamert Seed
Officer
0$0
James L CumminsNBGIF Experienced Conservation seat/President Boone Crockett Club
Officer
0$0
Kaitlynn GloverNBGIF Experienced Outdoor-Ag Industry seat/Exec Dir Natl Cattlemen's
Officer
0$0
Jay StineNBGIF Experienced Conservation seat/Exed Dir Park Cities Quail
Officer
0$0
Lucas CookseyNBGIF Experienced Conservation seat/Proj Dir Texas A&M Natr Res Institute
Officer
0$0
John J MorganNBGIF CEO/Dir Natl Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1398 HERNDON RD, LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342-8531
In care of
% ATTN PENNY BARNHART
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John J Morgan, 1398 HERNDON RD, LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
Signed the 990
Penny J Barnhart, NBGI Foundation CEO
Phone
(309) 361-0308

Mission

The partnership's mission is to restore and maintain wild northern bobwhite, associated species, and their native grassland habitats through sciencebased research and management to support healthy wildlife, soil, air, and water for the benefit of society.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Managing Native Vegetation for Climate Mitigation through Grassland Bird Conservation in Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio.
    Expenses $1,244,639
  • Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) Support We are proud to highlight our foremost program service accomplishment providing unwavering support to the National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative (NBGI) at Clemson University. Through our collaboration, we've enabled the Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) and other state allowable activities. Our commitment to this partnership has yielded substantial progress in conserving critical wildlife habitats. The Coordinated Implementation Program (CIP) serves as a strategic cornerstone, facilitating large-scale habitat management efforts. By channeling resources and expertise, we're fostering innovative research, outreach, and on-ground projects that rejuvenate vital grassland habitats. Moreover, our support for state-allowable activities ensures adaptable, region-specific conservation strategies that contribute to a cohesive national conservation agenda. As a result, our efforts are manifest in expanded conserved grasslands, heightened habitat quality, and the revival of bobwhite quail populations. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to sustainable wildlife conservation and reinforces our pivotal role in advancing ecosystem health
    Expenses $220,277
  • Contractual services comprised of annual publication design, IT mapping and software design between to platforms, as well as policy and advocacy contractor.
    Expenses $202,147

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2274233
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,049,098
Income (IRS master file)
$2,418,818

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,418,818$2,539,252$1,049,098IRS
990June 2024$1,230,481$512,574$855,994XML
990June 2023$134,986$287,667$132,819IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2274233).

Questions about NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION is 88-2274233.
Is NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John J Morgan.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,135 (John J Morgan, CEO).
How much revenue does NATIONAL BOBWHITE AND GRASSLAND INITIATIVE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,418,818, expenses of $2,539,252 and total assets of $1,049,098 at year end.

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